ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                     Physical Therapy Assistant

REPORTS TO POSITION:     Rehabilitation Supervisor or Manager

DEPARTMENT:                       Rehabilitation

DATE LAST REVIEWED:        March 3, 2022

OUR VISION:               Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:            In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:             Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Rehabilitation Department provides therapy and nursing services to patients, families and patient’s caregivers including: Rehabilitation Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Our department operates as a system department and provides services to Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Outpatient settings across four campuses. Our Rehabilitation departments offer a variety of specialty services across the various services delivery areas.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Provides treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision and in consultation with a licensed Physical Therapist and as prescribed by the referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals in consultation with a Licensed Physical Therapist.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Provides treatment to patients under the supervision and per established plan of care of a licensed Physical Therapist, while adhering to the Physical Therapy assistant scope of practice.

Assists the Physical Therapist with gathering pertinent data to be included in required physical therapy reassessments (for patients for whom the physical therapist assistant has been providing treatment).

Collaborates with the Physical Therapist in making modifications or changes to the plan of care or goals based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of that patient, the patient’s condition, progress or response to physical therapy treatments.

Makes recommendations regarding discharge of patients to supervising Physical Therapist based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of the patient and patient response to skilled intervention.

Provides resource information to patient, family, and staff.

Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner. 

Accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.

Participates in clinical care conferencing and with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the continuum of care. 

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION   

Required: Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.         

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Health. 

Preferably a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association, licensed or working under provisional permit. 

Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. 

Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.        

EXPERIENCE

Required: Must have one year experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices. 

Preferred: Previous Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a hospital or medical based setting.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Additional Skills Needed

Communication/Interpersonal

Demonstrates St. Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork in every interaction.

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. 

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees.

Strong team working and collaborative skills.

Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Organizational

Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Attention to detail.

Mathematical Skills:

Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations.

Language Skills: 

Read, write, speak and understand English.

Computer

Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system an MS Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

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